Thirteen members of an inshore rescue have been presented with a King's medal for their service in the community.

The Charles III’s Coronation Medal is awarded to members of the civilian emergency services who have completed at least five years of service.

Thirteen members of Haverigg Inshore Rescue - Paul Dawson, Martin George, Chris Wilson, James Mcilwraith, Michael Ryce, Stuart Richards, Janet Richards, Connor Horsefield, Hillary Hampson, Adam Scales, Vernon Edmunson, Lewis Tyson and Callum Jackson -received their medals on Saturday, September 14.

The medals were presented by Lawrence Ramsay, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Commander of Holyhead Coastguard.

The team held an open day for the public to come and see all their equipment and what they do.

Chris Wilson, who has been a lifeboat crew member for 12 years, said: "Everyone was pretty proud of themselves and grateful for the recognition.

"Some of the crew have been here for up to 40 years.

"There are also lots of other volunteers at Haverigg Inshore Rescue who also put in a great deal of time and effort who did not receive medals as to qualify you need to have given five years service."

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In regards to rescues made by the team this year, Mr Wilson said: "It has been a busy year compared to normal - a few boats in distress. In the summer we have had between four to five incidents."

To date, volunteers have been called out over 300 times and assisted over 200 people in difficulty at sea.

Haverigg Inshore Rescue Team was formed in 1973 following the drowning of a local boy in a boating accident

They are an independent charity providing a vital year-round lifesaving service, rescuing those in need around the Duddon coastline.

This Independent Lifeboat station is funded entirely from donations and fundraising events within the local community - receiving no funding from either the local government or the RNLI.